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The long-awaited guide to writing long-form nonfiction by the legendary author and teacher Draft No. 4 is a master class on the writer’s craft. In a series of playful, expertly wrought essays, John McPhee shares insights he has gathered over his career and has refined while teaching at Princeton University, where he has nurtured some of the most esteemed writers of recent decades. McPhee offers definitive guidance in the decisions regarding arrangement, diction, and tone that shape nonfiction pieces, and he presents extracts from his work, subjecting them to wry scrutiny. In one essay, he considers the delicate art of getting sources to tell you what they might not otherwise reveal. In another, he discusses how to use flashback to place a bear encounter in a travel narrative while observing that “readers are not supposed to notice the structure. It is meant to be about as visible as someone’s bones.” The result is a vivid depiction of the writing process, from reporting to drafting to revising—and revising, and revising. Draft No. 4 is enriched by multiple diagrams and by personal anecdotes and charming reflections on the life of a writer. McPhee describes his enduring relationships with The New Yorker and Farrar, Straus and Giroux, and recalls his early years at Time magazine. Throughout, Draft No. 4 is enlivened by his keen sense of writing as a way of being in the world. |
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Former private investigator and New York Times notable author David Corbett offers a unique and indispensable toolkit for creating characters that come vividly to life on the page and linger in memory. Corbett provides an inventive, inspiring, and vastly entertaining blueprint to all the elements of characterization-from initial inspiration to realization-with special insights into the power of secrets and contradictions, the embodiment of roles, managing the "tyranny of motive," and mastering crucial techniques required for memorable dialogue and unforgettable scenes. This is a how-to guide for both aspiring and accomplished writers that renders all other books of its kind obsolete. |
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Star du petit écran, professeur d'université respecté, homme de gauche, féministe auto-proclamé et ami des célébrités, Gérard Miller est accusé d'avoir profité de son aura pour manipuler et agresser de très jeunes filles, parfois mineures. Une prédation qui aurait eu pour décor les plateaux télé comme les bancs de la faculté et pour mode opératoire, redoutablement maîtrisé, hypnose, emprise psychologique et domination. Après trois décennies de silence, plus de 80 femmes ont décidé de dénoncer les agissements du célèbre psychanalyste qu'il conteste vigoureusement, et pour lesquels il reste présumé innocent. À travers des témoignages inédits et exclusifs de nombreuses victimes présumées et de personnalités ayant côtoyé Gérard Miller, ce récit vertigineux dévoile les ramifications tentaculaires d'un scandale qui ébranle tout un système, et interroge la complaisance et le sexisme d'une époque pas si lointaine |
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As a writer and avid reader of fantasy, I've always been fascinated by the power of imagination and the limitless possibilities of world-building. That's why I wrote The Fantasy Writer's Handbook, a comprehensive guide to crafting unforgettable stories that transport readers to magical worlds full of wonder, danger, and adventure. In this book, you'll find 1250 writing prompts across 25 subgenres of fantasy, each designed to help you unleash your creativity and take your world-building skills to the next level. Whether you're interested in epic quests, mythical creatures, or supernatural powers, there's a prompt for every type of fantasy writer. Each prompt comes with detailed instructions and helpful tips for developing your characters, creating rich and vivid settings, and building a compelling plot that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Whether you're a seasoned writer looking for new inspiration or a beginner seeking guidance on the basics of fantasy writing, The Fantasy Writer's Handbook has something for everyone. So, if you're ready to embark on a journey into the world of fantasy and unleash your creativity, then grab a copy of The Fantasy Writer's Handbook today and start building the world of your dreams!   |
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“For those fascinated by odd bits of historical trivia and the evolution of modern-day life . . . an entertaining, informative and highly detailed read.” ― Shelf Awareness (starred review) Who invented beds? When did we start cleaning our teeth? How old are wine and beer? Which came first: the toilet seat or toilet paper? What was the first clock? Every day, from the moment our alarm clock wakes us in the morning until our head hits our pillow at night, we all take part in rituals that are millennia old. Structured around one ordinary day, A Million Years in a Day reveals the astonishing origins and development of the daily practices we take for granted. In this gloriously entertaining romp through human history, Greg Jenner explores the gradual—and often unexpected—evolution of our daily routines. This is not a story of wars, politics, or great events. Instead, Jenner has scoured Roman rubbish bins, Egyptian tombs, and Victorian sewers to bring us the most intriguing, surprising, and sometimes downright silly historical nuggets from our past. Drawn from across the world, spanning a million years of humanity, this book is a smorgasbord of historical delights. It is a history of all those things you always wondered about—and many you have never considered. It is the story of your life, one million years in the making. “It would be a staggeringly learned person who could not glean anything new from this work.” ― The Wall Street Journal |
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Exam Prep: Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Fifth Edition is designed to thoroughly prepare you for a Hazardous Materials certification, promotion, or training examination by including the same type of multiple-choice questions that you are likely to encounter on the actual exam. By completing the practice questions in this manual, you will be able to identify weak areas you may have, allowing you to adjust accordingly. The manual follows the Systematic Approach to Examination Preparation, developed by Dr. Ben. A. Hirst, to help improve examination scores. The practice examinations were written by fire and emergency services personnel and the content was validated through current reference materials and technical review committees. Your exam performance will improve after using this system. |
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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing —and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself. *ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME* Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. “Long live the King” hailed Entertainment Weekly upon publication of Stephen King’s On Writing . Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer’s craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King’s advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999—and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, On Writing will empower and entertain everyone who reads it—fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told. |
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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER From Canadian OB/GYN, women's health advocate and New York Times columnist Dr. Jen Gunter: The Vagina Bible is a comprehensive, accessible antidote to the maelstrom of misinformation around female sexual health, and the ultimate guide to everything a person needs to know about the vagina and vulva. We are well into the twenty-first century and have access to more information than ever before, yet many people don't know that a vagina is self-cleaning, condoms should be used with a lubricant, eating sugar doesn't cause a yeast infection, and sex shouldn't be painful. As a physician with twenty-five years of clinical experience, Dr. Jen Gunter is all too familiar with the fears, fallacies and misinformation that abound about vaginal health. On Twitter, she hilariously exposes unscientific wellness advice and debunks potentially harmful and stunningly unnecessary products from "vagina profiteers." Dr. Gunter knows the questions women (and men) have about female sexual health, and in The Vagina Bible , she answers them all.      For: the sixteen-year-old trying to figure out tampons; the twenty-six-year-old wondering how to avoid a UTI; the thirty-six-year-old trans woman navigating her new anatomy;the forty-six-year-old worried about the changing appearance of her vulva;the fifty-six-year-old looking into the HPV vaccine for her daughter (and maybe herself);the sixty-six-year-old experiencing painful sex; The Vagina Bible offers a repository of accurate information based on science, and delivered with wit and wisdom. This is the fact-based, inclusive, and empowering guide you deserve to advocate for your own body. |
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The Ottawa Anesthesia Primer is an essential primary text for medical students and residents completing a rotation in anesthesia. Written by over 40 authors and edited by Dr. Patrick Sullivan, the 2023 Ottawa Anesthesia Primer updates the previous 2013 edition. Selected learning objectives can be used and tailored to meet the needs of the reader. Learning objectives appropriate to medical students completing a rotation in anesthesia focus on preoperative assessment, securing intravenous access, airway management, basic resuscitation skills, acute pain management, and the safe use of local anesthetics. Anesthesiologists, anesthesia residents, and physicians from other specialties will find advanced topics discussing the management of the difficult airway, regional anesthesia, acute and chronic pain, management of the circulation, and adult and neonatal resuscitation, to name a few of the 26 chapters. The Primer is available as an Apple or Kindle eBook, and as a printed book. Hyperlinks in the Apple and Kindle eBooks provide direct access to reference articles, instructional videos, case discussions, and other resources. Each chapter in the printed book is accompanied by a QR code image. By simply scanning the QR code image with any smart-device camera, the reader has access to the Primer’s electronic resources. The QR code-enabled print book combines the best of both the traditional analog and digital worlds. The accompanying procedural videos are a valuable resource for educators who can use them as a springboard for further discussion as students gain confidence in their knowledge and procedural skills. |
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Aller à la rencontre de tribus vivant de manière traditionnelle depuis des millénaires: c'est la voie singulière qu'a empruntée Guillaume Dulude pour comprendre, analyser et expérimenter la communication. Cet aventurier au profil scientifique a tiré de ses observations une conclusion étonnante: des lois et des mécanismes régissant le fonctionnement du cerveau et, par extension, de la communication humaine sont similaires à celles structurant l'Univers. Se fondant sur cette prémisse, il a jeté les bases de la «conscience dynamique», une théorie qui définit les outils dont chacun dispose pour interagir de la manière la plus constructive possible, et pour accéder au plein potentiel de ses projets et de ses rêves. Écouter, établir des relations fortes et positives, utiliser ses émotions, créer du sens, accéder à l'énergie humaine: la conscience dynamique exige l'implication totale de l'individu. L'auteur tisse des liens entre les règles qui la définissent et ses propres expériences de professionnel, de sportif et de voyageur. À sa suite, devenez chercheur d'or et retirez les bienfaits de l'application de ses découvertes! |
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What this book is about   If you are new to MMS, I hope you do not think that this book tells about just another interesting supplement that can help some people after they take it for several months. Not so. This Master Mineral Supplement (MMS) works in a few hours. The #1 killer of mankind in the world today is malaria, a disease that is typically overcome by this supplement in only four hours. This has been proven through clinical trials in Malawi, a country in eastern Africa. In killing the malaria parasite in the body, there was not a single failure and at this writing, more than 800 HIV/AIDS cases have been successfully treated in Malawi, with all the before-and- after tests and records in place. More than 5 million people have used MMS worldwide.   After taking the Master Mineral Supplement, people are often disease-free in 5 days and other diseases and conditions simply disappear. If patients in the nearest hospital were treated with this Master Mineral, over 50% of them would be back home within a week and 90% would be home before two months were out.   For more than 100 years, clinics and hospitals have used the active ingredient in this supplement to sterilize hospital floors, tables, equipment, and other items. Now this same powerful germ killer can be harnessed by the immune system to safely kill pathogens in the human body.   Amazing as it might seem, when MMS is taken correctly, the immune system can use it to kill only those germs, bacteria and viruses that are harmful to the body. MMS does not affect the friendly bacteria in the body nor any of the healthy cells. It is one of the same chemicals that the body’s immune system manufactures to kill pathogens and other harmful microorganisms in the body.   MMS is the greatest solution to mankind’s diseases and ills now known. It is not a drug. I have provided complete details on how to make this supplement in your kitchen, buying most of the ingredients off the shelf. It is entirely possible that you will save someone’s life or your own.   Because MMS functions as a supercharger to the immune system, it is not meant for treatment of any particular disease; rather, it has been found to improve the immune system to the point of overcoming most diseases, frequently in less than 24 hours.   My purpose in writing this book is to spread the information more widely. This information is far too important to allow any one person, one group or even several groups to have control of it. It is information that the world should have.  After 5 years of seeing practically nothing done by a group that could have done a great deal, I finally realized that the information had to be distributed to as many people as possible or someone would always be out of the loop and not receiving this life-saving data. It regularly occurs that a great deal of important medical information is withheld from the public that could have saved lives. It is my intention to prevent that from happening with this information.   Jim V. Humble |
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La suite du best-seller Hormones au féminin Pionnière de l'hormonothérapie en santé humaine, la Dre Sylvie Demers a réussi, par son engagement remarquable, à faire des hormones féminines un véritable enjeu de société. Elle pousse aujourd'hui la réflexion plus loin et se penche sur un aspect fondamental de la médecine préventive: les maladies cardiovasculaires. Deux questions capitales sont au cœur de ses recherches. La prise d'estrogènes à la ménopause augmente-t-elle vraiment le risque de maladies cardiovasculaires? Les médicaments anticholestérol, en particulier les statines, diminuent-ils ces risques de manière importante? Sa thèse? Et si, contrairement aux croyances profondément ancrées au sein des sociétés savantes, les hormones féminines et le cholestérol n'étaient pas nos ennemis, mais plutôt des alliés essentiels à une bonne santé, en particulier à l'aube du vieillissement? En plus de ses propres découvertes, l'autrice présente quantité de faits extraits d'études scientifiques dont elle révèle les biais au passage. Ce livre bouleverse certains dogmes – et c'est tant mieux. Peut-être même pose-t-il le premier jalon d'une médecine préventive améliorée, rajeunie, et enfin bienveillante pour les femmes. |
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER "A fresh and democratic take on language by a gifted teacher." —Mary Norris "[Jovin] never hectors, never finger-points; she enlightens and illuminates. This is lovely work." —Benjamin Dreyer An unconventional guide to the English language drawn from the cross-country adventures of an itinerant grammarian. When Ellen Jovin first walked outside her Manhattan apartment building and set up a folding table with a GRAMMAR TABLE sign, it took about thirty seconds to get her first visitor. Everyone had a question for her. Grammar Table was such a hit—attracting the attention of the New York Times, NPR, and CBS Evening News—that Jovin soon took it on the road, traveling across the US to answer questions from writers, lawyers, editors, businesspeople, students, bickering couples, and anyone else who uses words in this world. In Rebel with a Clause, Jovin tackles what is most on people’s minds, grammatically speaking—from the Oxford comma to the places prepositions can go, the likely lifespan of whom, semicolonphobia, and more. Punctuated with linguistic debates from tiny towns to our largest cities, this grammar romp will delight anyone wishing to polish their prose or revel in our age-old, universal fascination with language. |
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National Bestseller An Amazon Best of Biography/Memoir Comedian and severe dyslexic P hil Hanley reveals his unlikely path to success in a story that is equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking. When Phil Hanley was in first grade, he realized something that would forever set him apart from his peers: he couldn’t read. His teachers were ill-equipped to assist him, and he slipped through the school’s cracks, year by year falling further and further behind his friends. Finally, he was diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability that would shape the rest of his life. Unable to pursue college or a traditional job, Phil was thrust into a life defined by unconventional twists, including a stint as a runway model in Europe. Eventually, he found himself on a stage with a microphone, a spotlight, and five minutes of jokes. Unlike so many previous pursuits, stand-up felt right to Phil, and he soon discovered that the more he worked at it, the more he got out of it—a realization that, he compellingly argues, saved his life. Spellbound is a story of humor and also of struggle and heartbreak, of constantly living in a world that sees things differently than you do, and of triumph over adversity. Phil shows us that dyslexia can be a huge challenge, but it doesn’t spell certain condemnation (and neither can he). Just the opposite: dyslexia has been more than a blessing in his life—it’s been his North Star. |
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Winner of a Christopher Award—now with a discussion guide “Perhaps one lesson to draw from the pandemic, with help from books like this one, is that the ICU experience can be changed for the better” ( The Washington Post ) for both patients and their families. You will learn how in this timely, urgent, and compassionate work by a world-renowned critical care doctor. In this rich blend of science, medical history, profoundly humane patient stories, and personal reflection, Dr. Wes Ely describes his mission to prevent ICU patients from being harmed by the technology that is keeping them alive. Readers will experience the world of critical care through the eyes of a physician who drastically changed his clinical practice to offer person-centered health care and through cutting-edge research convinced others to do the same. Dr. Ely’s groundbreaking investigations advanced the understanding of post– intensive care struggles and introduced crucial changes that reshaped treatment: minimizing sedation, maximizing mobility, and providing supportive aftercare. Dr. Ely shows that there are ways to bring humanity into the ICU and that “technology plus touch” is a proven path toward returning ICU patients to the lives they had before their hospital stays. An essential resource for anyone who will be affected by illness—which is all of us. |
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Sigmund Freud apporte avec cet ouvrage une analyse théorique et pratique des troubles d'origine psychologique qui ont un retentissement sur nos actes quotidiens. Cet ouvrage a un aspect pratique : il nous fait comprendre pourquoi ce que nous prenons pour un acte involontaire a une source inconsciente. Avec un peu d'introspection, le lecteur pourra peut-être lever les obstacles et, par exemple, retrouver un objet ou un souvenir 'oublié'. Le professionnel aura un intérêt plus profond pour cet ouvrage incontournable de Freud. Un ouvrage fondamental avec une application pratique pour le non-spécialiste. Un outil indispensable pour la connaissance de soi. |
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Everyone agrees that what we do in schools should be based on what we know about how the brain learns. Until recently, however, we have had few clues to unlock the secrets of the brain. Now, research from the neurosciences has greatly improved our understanding of the learning process, and we have a much more solid foundation on which to base educational decisions. In this completely revised and updated second edition, Patricia Wolfe clarifies how we can effectively match teaching practice with brain functioning. Encompassing the most recent and relevant research and knowledge, this edition also includes three entirely new chapters that examine brain development from birth through adolescence and identify the impact of exercise, sleep, nutrition, and technology on the brain. Brain Matters begins with a “mini-textbook” on brain anatomy and physiology, bringing the biology of the brain into context with teaching and learning. Wolfe describes how the brain encodes, manipulates, and stores information, and she proposes implications that recent research has for practice—why meaning is essential for attention, how emotion can enhance or impede learning, and how different types of rehearsal are necessary for different types of learning. Finally, Wolfe introduces and examines practical classroom applications and brain-compatible teaching strategies that take advantage of simulations, projects, problem-based learning, graphic organizers, music, active engagement, and mnemonics. These strategies are accompanied by actual classroom scenarios—spanning the content areas and grade levels from lower elementary to high school—that help teachers connect theory with practice. |
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Crown House is pleased to announce the publication of the third edition of The Art of Hypnosis: Mastering Basic Techniques by Roy Hunter. This updated third edition includes a new introduction by Conrad Adams PhD together with a revised Chapter 1. Roy Hunter is an expert in the field of hypnosis. He was specially selected to carry on the work of the 'Grand Master of Hypnotherapy', the late Charles Tebbetts, who was a master teacher and contributor to the art/science of hypnosis and hypnotherapy. This book is based upon the training course of Tebbetts, which has been updated by Roy Hunter. Tebbetts' training has formed the basis of a large number of hypnotherapy courses taught in America and Europe. The Art of Hypnosis is well-written and easy to read and understand, even for the novice. In-depth and practical information is given on how to achieve maximum results in a hypnotic session by phrasing suggestions properly and by using various techniques to determine which approach is best for each individual client. |
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From a brilliant longtime AI insider with intimate access to the world of Sam Altman's OpenAI from the beginning, an eye-opening account of arguably the most fateful tech arms race in history, reshaping the planet in real time, from the cockpit of the company that is driving the frenzy When AI expert and investigative journalist Karen Hao first began covering OpenAI in 2019, she thought they were the good guys. Founded as a nonprofit with safety enshrined as its core mission, the organization was meant, its leader Sam Altman told us, to act as a check against more purely mercantile, and potentially dangerous, forces. What could go wrong? Over time, Hao began to wrestle ever more deeply with that question. Increasingly, she realized that the core truth of this massively disruptive sector is that its vision of success requires an almost unprecedented amount of resources: the “compute” power of high-end chips and the processing capacity to create massive large language models, the sheer volume of data that needs to be amassed at scale, the humans “cleaning up” that data for sweatshop wages throughout the Global South, and a truly alarming spike in the usage of energy and water underlying it all. The truth is that we have entered a new and ominous age of empire: only a small handful of globally scaled companies can even enter the field of play. At the head of the pack with its ChatGPT breakthrough, how would OpenAI resist such temptations? Spoiler alert: it didn’t. Armed with Microsoft’s billions, OpenAI is setting a breakneck pace, chased by a small group of the most valuable companies in human history—toward what end, not even they can define. All this time, Hao has maintained her deep sourcing within the company and the industry, and so she was in intimate contact with the story that shocked the entire tech industry—Altman’s sudden firing and triumphant return. The behind-the-scenes story of what happened, told here in full for the first time, is revelatory of who the people controlling this technology really are. But this isn’t just the story of a single company, however fascinating it is. The g forces pressing down on the people of OpenAI are deforming the judgment of everyone else too—as such forces do. Naked power finds the ideology to cloak itself; no one thinks they’re the bad guy. But in the meantime, as Hao shows through intrepid reporting on the ground around the world, the enormous wheels of extraction grind on. By drawing on the viewpoints of Silicon Valley engineers, Kenyan data laborers, and Chilean water activists, Hao presents the fullest picture of AI and its impact we’ve seen to date, alongside a trenchant analysis of where things are headed. An astonishing eyewitness view from both up in the command capsule of the new economy and down where the real suffering happens, Empire of AI pierces the veil of the industry defining our era. |
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Mastering iPhone 16, 16 Plus, and 16 Pro Max: A Complete Guide to Advanced Features, Tips, and Fixes is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to unlock the full potential of their iPhone 16, 16 Plus, or 16 Pro Max. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn everything you need to know about the latest iPhone models, from advanced features and settings to top tips and troubleshooting techniques. Whether you're a seasoned iPhone user looking to take your skills to the next level or a newcomer to the world of Apple smartphones, this book has something for everyone. Inside, you will find detailed explanations of the most important features of the iPhone 16 series, including the new Pro Max model, such as the improved camera system, enhanced security features, and powerful performance improvements. You'll also discover expert tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your device, whether you're using it for work, play, or both. But Mastering iPhone 16, 16 Plus, and 16 Pro Max is more than just a how-to guide – it's also a troubleshooting manual for common issues that iPhone users may encounter. From battery life problems to connectivity issues, this book will help you diagnose and fix a wide range of potential problems, ensuring that your iPhone always performs at its best. With easy-to-follow instructions, clear illustrations, and practical advice, this book is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to make the most of their iPhone 16, 16 Plus, or 16 Pro Max. Whether you're upgrading from an older model or simply want to learn more about your current device, Mastering iPhone 16, 16 Plus, and 16 Pro Max has everything you need to become an iPhone expert. |
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Sample This: Common English Sentences -- A About -- It doesn’t matter who says what about me. About -- That’s what being American is all about. About -- They were going about their daily lives. About -- This is what life is about. About -- This training has been all about that. About -- We have nothing to feel defensive about. About -- What city was all about today? Abuse -- He was found guilty of abusing his office. Accept -- He accepted an opportunity with enthusiasm. Accept -- He accepted his invitation for his birthday. Accept -- He accepted it without protest. Account -- Asia accounts for the maximum number of oral cancer cases. Account -- Lighting accounts for 20 percent of the total electricity demand. Account -- Our state accounts for 9 of 10 eggs exported. Account -- She gave the police a full account of the incident. Account -- The team gave a good account of themselves in the match. Accuse -- Protestors accused the state govt. of inaction. Achieve -- He achieved some measure of success. Achieve -- He has achieved, what was impossible to think. Achieve -- He is the only person to have achieved such a significant shift. Across -- A wave of attacks across the country killed 95. Across -- Moonlight glittered across the coconut leaves. Across -- My house is just across the street. Across -- Police officers across ranks expressed shock. Across -- Red alert sounded across the state. Across -- She watched the incident from across the road. Across -- The blast has cut across class and gender. Across -- The government launched military drills across half the country. Across -- The issue is slowly becoming a matter of debate across villages in the country. Across -- We could also attack across the border. Act -- He acted in a street play. Act -- Heat acts on metals. Act -- I act from a sense of duty. Act -- My lawyer acts for me. Act -- You should act on my advice. Activity -- It is quite unfortunate that such an inhuman activity is taking place here. Add -- He added his signature to the petition. Address -- The President addressed a press conference. Address -- They received 25 objections and addressed all of them. Administer -- Administer anti-polio drops. Admit -- She was admitted with a severe breathing problem. Adopt -- He adopted the look of Obama. Advance -- The mob advanced us shouting angrily. Advice -- I have a piece of advice for you. After -- Take medicine twice after the fever is down. Agree -- He agreed to act opposite me in the movie. Agree -- We agreed to another demand of him. Ahead -- Our team was ahead by two goals. Ahead -- Preparations for the festival begin ahead. Aim -- My remarks were not aimed at you. Aim -- The new bill aims at filling the gaps in the existing laws. Alarm -- It is nothing to be alarmed about. Allocate -- The government has allocated the funds. Along -- CM and Deputy CM were sworn in along with a 24-member cabinet by the Governor. Along -- Enter the lane alongside the Newspaper office. Along -- He had come to the city along with his wife for sightseeing a week ago. Along -- He was missing along with his servant. Along -- The sanctuary area runs along with three states. Among -- From among those he prescribes medicines to, are ministers. Amount -- Cartoon amounted to an “insult” to the icon. Amount -- It amounts to judicial indiscipline. Amount -- His action amounts to a violation of human and civil rights. Anger -- His argument angered the driver and a clash ensued. Answer -- Nobody answered the repeated knocks. Answer -- An email to him wasn’t immediately answered. Any -- It was the funniest thing any of us have seen for ages. Any -- The situation is not any better in nearby villages. Apart -- An explosion tore apart a coach of a passenger train. Appear -- A blip appeared on the Radar. Appear -- Efforts appeared to be getting nowhere. Appear -- He appeared calm. Appear -- He appeared unsteady on his feet. |
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Are you a senior or a new user looking to make the most out of your new iPhone 16? Look no further! The "iPhone 16 Manual: Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide for Seniors and New Users" is the perfect resource for you. This guide is specifically designed to help seniors and new users navigate through the newest iPhone model with ease. Packed with clear instructions and practical support, this manual will walk you through every feature and function of the iPhone 16, ensuring that you can make the most out of your device. Whether you are looking to set up your phone for the first time, explore the latest apps and features, or troubleshoot common issues, this manual has got you covered. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, you will be able to master your iPhone 16 in no time. Don't let the complexity of a new smartphone intimidate you. With the "iPhone 16 Manual: Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide for Seniors and New Users," you will have all the information and support you need to become a confident and proficient iPhone user. Say goodbye to confusion and frustration, and hello to a seamless and enjoyable iPhone experience! Get your copy today and start exploring all that your iPhone 16 has to offer! |
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The Stillness of Life: The Osteopathic Philosophy of Rollin E. Becker, DO reveals the deep thinking and insights of a remarkable osteopathic practitioner and teacher.  This book is a collection of his more personal communication and teachings, including ideas he was not comfortable to freely share in public at the time. Dr. Rollin Becker (1910-1996) ceaselessly pursued his own understanding of health and healing in the context of his lifelong practice of "cranial osteopathy."  Following in the path of Drs. A.T. Still, the founder of osteopathy, and W.G. Sutherland, the developer of "osteopathy in the cranial field," Dr. Becker benefitted generations of students with his teaching, and he continues to do so through his collected works. The contents of The Stillness of Life span a time from 1949 to 1987.  They show the development of Dr. Becker's ideas over time and demonstrate his strong commitment to continual observation, reflection, and growth.  The material covers a broad range of discussion on osteopathic subjects.  At one end of the spectrum are thoughtful articulations as he instructs those early in their practice life. At the other end are Dr. Becker's attempts to put into words the indescribable energetic and spiritual aspects of his understanding. The book also contains correspondence between Rollin Becker and his great mentor, Dr. William G. Sutherland.  These letters show the close relationship that developed between student and teacher in the last decade of Sutherland's life, and Dr. Becker's dedicated search for understanding.  Dr. Becker strongly believed that a philosophy, no matter how great it might sound, was of little use unless it had a practical expression.  Given this belief, osteopathy was a perfect venue for his life's work.  Osteopathy's philosophy is far-reaching, and its application to patient care is direct.  Osteopathic understanding, as enunciated by its founder, Andrew Taylor Still, encompasses everything from the physical structure of the body to the universal forces that govern all nature.  Similarly, the practice of osteopathy has within it the simple taking hold of a bone as well as being conscious of all the forces operating in the patient, including his or her highest spiritual nature. The Stillness of Life serves as a unique opportunity to share in the more personal reflections and insights of a great osteopathic practitioner and teacher.  All who practice a healing art will find in this book ideas that will deepen their own understanding and practice. Companion Books -- The Works of Rollin E. Becker, DO Life in Motion: The Osteopathic Vision of Rollin E Becker, DO contains the written and verbal discussions he carried on in his teaching of osteopathy, inspiring generations of practitioners and teachers.  The Stillness of Life: The Osteopathic Philosophy of Rollin E Becker, DO contains his more personal and private communications, revealing the deep reflections and insights of this great osteopathic practitioner and teacher. Three Great Teachers of Osteopathy: Lessons we Learned from Drs. Becker, Fulford, and Wales contains stories told by those who encountered these great "cranial osteopathic" practitioners and teachers. |
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How colleges and universities can live up to their ideals of diversity, and why inclusivity and excellence go hand in hand. Most colleges and universities embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusion, but many fall short, especially in the hiring, retention, and advancement of faculty who would more fully represent our diverse world—in particular women and people of color. In this book, Abigail Stewart and Virginia Valian argue that diversity and excellence go hand in hand and provide guidance for achieving both. Stewart and Valian, themselves senior academics, support their argument with comprehensive data from a range of disciplines. They show why merit is often overlooked; they offer statistics and examples of individual experiences of exclusion, such as being left out of crucial meetings; and they outline institutional practices that keep exclusion invisible, including reliance on proxies for excellence, such as prestige, that disadvantage outstanding candidates who are not members of the white male majority. Perhaps most important, Stewart and Valian provide practical advice for overcoming obstacles to inclusion. This advice is based on their experiences at their own universities, their consultations with faculty and administrators at many other institutions, and data on institutional change. Stewart and Valian offer recommendations for changing structures and practices so that people become successful in ways that benefit everyone. They describe better ways of searching for job candidates; evaluating candidates for hiring, tenure, and promotion; helping faculty succeed; and broadening rewards and recognition. |
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** A New York Times Bestseller ** NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY: Time • The New Yorker • NPR • GQ • Elle • Vulture • Fortune • Boing Boing • The Irish Times • The New York Public Library • The Brooklyn Public Library "A complex, smart and ambitious book that at first reads like a self-help manual, then blossoms into a wide-ranging political manifesto."—Jonah Engel Bromwich, The New York Times Book Review One of President Barack Obama's "Favorite Books of 2019" Porchlight's Personal Development & Human Behavior Book of the Year In a world where addictive technology is designed to buy and sell our attention, and our value is determined by our 24/7 data productivity, it can seem impossible to escape. But in this inspiring field guide to dropping out of the attention economy, artist and critic Jenny Odell shows us how we can still win back our lives.   Odell sees our attention as the most precious—and overdrawn—resource we have. And we must actively and continuously choose how we use it. We might not spend it on things that capitalism has deemed important … but once we can start paying a new kind of attention, she writes, we can undertake bolder forms of political action, reimagine humankind’s role in the environment, and arrive at more meaningful understandings of happiness and progress. Far from the simple anti-technology screed, or the back-to-nature meditation we read so often, How to do Nothing is an action plan for thinking outside of capitalist narratives of efficiency and techno-determinism. Provocative, timely, and utterly persuasive, this book will change how you see your place in our world. |
